I Was Not Prepared

By Mike Fitz I was not prepared for what I saw. I know people say that about total solar eclipses. I interviewed a NASA scientist who explained as much. Even…

Fat Bear Campaign Poster Winners – 2023

by Elizabeth Cason – This is the underdog we all need. 2. By Hannah Bishop – We’ve all heard of the Lord of the Rings, but the Lord of the…

Does Otis the bear inspire support for conservation?

By Mike Fitz If you watch any of the wildlife or animal-themed cams on explore.org, then you know that they provide an exceptional lens through which we can view the…

Comment System Survey Results

by Candice Rusch, Director of New Media at explore.org Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey and gave us feedback about what you want to see in a…

Siblicide: An Inextricable Behavior in Birds?

by Mike Fitz Watching unfiltered footage of wild animals on explore.org means that we’ll inevitably witness nature’s harsh realities. Bears strip the skin off of living salmon. Lions subdue zebras.…

Africam Shows Schedule: November 2021

The Africam Show (Tuesdays at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET) – A special live Q&A session to catch up on the best weekly Africam moments. Viewers will have…

Polar Bear Cam: Live Events

All live events for the Polar Bear Cam will take place on the Tundra Connections Channel. Tuesday, October 19th, 1:00pm Central Polar Bears on the Tundra: Cam Kick-off It’s that…

Africam Shows Schedule: October 2021

The Africam Show (Tuesdays at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET) – A special live Q&A session to catch up on the best weekly Africam moments. Viewers will have…

Fat Bear Week Live Events 2021

Celebrate the success of Brooks River’s world-famous bears during Fat Bear Week. Your vote decides which bear will be crowned the fattest of the year. National Park Service rangers and…

Bear Cam Live Events Schedule: September 2021

Late summer is here and Katmai National Park’s brown bears are packing on the pounds in preparation for their winter hibernation. National Park Service rangers and explore.org’s resident naturalist Mike…

Africam Shows Schedule: September 2021

The Africam Show (Tuesdays at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET) – A special live Q&A session to catch up on the best weekly Africam moments. Viewers will have…

Mother Bears and Human Emotion

By Mike Fitz Meanings: survival, fairness, hunger, competition, danger, devotion, cooperation, Theme: How should we react when bears experience conflict and treat each other harshly or unfairly? Perhaps no other…

Bear Cam Live Events Schedule August 2021

Katmai National Park’s brown bears are packing on the pounds in preparation for winter hibernation. National Park Service rangers and explore.org’s resident naturalist, Mike Fitz, have many live events in…

Africam Shows Schedule: August 2021

If you like the Africams, you’ll love their new semi-weekly collaborative series! Mark your calendars and get ready to learn all about the wild visitors who appear on the live cams. The…

Hurray for Hippos! 

Today let’s celebrate the stars of the show at Mpala’s live cams—HIPPOS! There has been a resident pod here for decades. So established are they that surrounding communities and ranches…

All Eyes on the Flyway!

If you watch the Flyway year-round, you know that it slows down in the winter. The icy cirrus clouds and blowing snow have their own austere beauty, but we don’t…

Preparing Gorillas for Reintroduction

When baby gorillas are rescued from poaching, they often need to relearn wild gorilla skills. They may have been in captivity or in poor circumstances for extended periods. GRACE specializes…

All About African Buffalo

Recently a healthy herd of African Buffalo has been sighted on the cams both at night and during the day. These magnificent animals can gather in herds of as much…

The GRACE Gorillas Livestream, One Year Later

Last year, the GRACE Explore livestream came online for the first time, bringing a magical glimpse into the remote forests of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Now, you…

Monkey Business at the Hippo Pool

Camera operator Lily caught this great shot of an olive baboon greeting the morning in full howl. She says, “I love watching the baboons get ready for the day just…

GRACE Gorillas Singing in the Forest

Did you know gorillas sing? When they are especially enjoying their food, they make little noises of delight and contentment. A sort of gorilla version of a cat purring. The…

“Inspired by Bear Cam” Written Submissions

This is an archive of the 2020 written submissions for the “Inspired by Bear Cam” contest. Please enjoy these creative pieces by your talented fellow Bear Cam-watchers! If your written…

Lubutu’s Journey: A Rehabilitation Success Story from GRACE

Just like wild gorillas, the Grauer’s gorillas at GRACE live together in a cohesive social group. Each gorilla was rescued as an infant, and the chance to live and grow…

All About Bugs!

Join Mpala’s Kids Corner for a special reading and live chat with the bug doctor! Entomologist Dr. Dino Martins, our Executive Director, will tell tales of these amazing creatures on…

This Week on Explore – May 1, 2020

This week we partnered with TikTok to bring viewers #NatureAtHome. Check out our TikTok page for more nature highlights that will make you laugh and smile! It has been quite…

This Week on Explore – April 24, 2020

If you know and love explore.org, you celebrate Earth Day year-round. From selfless non-profits to incredible researchers, we are so proud to champion these organizations and people who help make…

Explore’s Year in Review – 2018

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